U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 15665 HM1 (SW/AW) Alburg

U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations Chapter 2 Grooming Standards

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information The primary consideration is to have a neatly groomed appearance while wearing naval uniforms.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Assigned with the USMCs -if you elect to wear and are issued the Marine service uniforms at no expense, you must abide by grooming standards established for Marines.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Smartness…. WRT: Image, cleanliness, articles, glasses, undergarments, military creases, tailoring of the uniform

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Image: US Navy personnel must set and maintain the high standards of smartness in uniform appearance

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Cleanliness: -Uniforms shall be kept scrupulously clean. -lace, devices and insignia bright and free from tarnish and corrosion…

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: no articles shall protrude from or be visible on the uniform: -cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, KEY CHAIN fobs, large wallets, etc.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: Bags shall be hand carried except: Backpacks/gym bags worn when riding a bicycle or motorcycle Women’s Navy certified handbags (over left shoulder) Full Sea bag on both shoulders or left hand

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: Glasses… Prescription glasses Conservative sunglasses (not in formation) Contact lenses ( natural in color)

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: Undergarments…. -APPROPRIATE

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: Military Creases…. -Are individual option -Sewn-in not authorized

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards General Information Articles: Tailoring of the uniform…. -to provide a well-fitting, professional military bearing. -not to present a “tight” fit

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance The good judgment of leaders at all levels is key to enforcement of Navy grooming policy

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hair for men: -neat, clean and well groomed -above ears and around neck; tapered…. -on the neck; not touch the collar -bulk of hair not to exceed 2”

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hair for women: -not outrageously multicolored or faddish… -color must look natural and complementary -ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, & braids which protrude from the head are not authorized….

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hair for women: -hairstyle of multiple braids is worn: shall be of uniform dimension, approx. ¼”, and tightly interwoven. -no foreign objects braided into the hair -corn rows (fore and aft) are OK but shall not protrude from the head

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hair for women: -in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back collar. -Jumper uniforms; may extend a maximum of 1-1/2” below the top of jumper collar.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Shaving & Mustaches: -no portion of the mustache shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip…. -length of individual hair shall not exceed approx. ½”… -no shave chits; facial hair shall not exceed ¼”….

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hairpieces: wigs or hairpieces shall be of good “quality” and fit, present a natural appearance and conform to grooming standards.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hairpieces for men: wigs or hairpieces may be worn to for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Hairpieces for women: wigs or hairpieces meeting women’s grooming standards are authorized in uniform.

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Cosmetics for women (ONLY): -Colors blend with natural skin tone. -lipstick colors; conservative and complement individual -long false eyelashes; not in uniform!!!!

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Jewelry: -CONSERVATIVE

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Jewelry - rings: -one ring per hand PLUS wedding/engagement ring set. -not on thumbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Jewelry – earrings for men: not authorized in uniform, civvies on base, civvies at military functions, some foreign countries

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 2 Grooming Standards Personal Appearance Jewelry – earrings for women: -One per ear in uniform -4mm – 6mm ball -gold for the E7 & above and silver for the E6 & below

U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations Chapter 7 Civilian Clothing

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing Wear can be suspended for: -improper wear -brings discredit upon the Navy -fail to maintain uniforms or sea bag requirements

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing Casual (picnics, athletic events, daytime stuff): -tank-tops, white “undershirts” worn as outer garments, cut-off shorts and shower sandals

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse is PROHIBITED

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing Earrings for men: NEGATIVE!

NAVPERS 15665, Ch. 7 Civilian Clothing In foreign countries: Follow what the country says….

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